A career, a legacy
Journey
International
International
From the Vatican to Hollywood, from France to Armenia, from Lebanon to the United States and all the way to Venice — Garo's works have joined, one by one, the heritage of the world's greatest religious and cultural institutions.
"The Virgin Mary, Beauty that will save the world" — acquired by the Vatican. Garo, received by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, saw his work exhibited in the Vatican galleries.
The work's departure from Paris, at the Vatican Embassy in France. Garo and Archbishop Baldelli, Apostolic Nuncio, representing the Pope in France.
Commissioned to paint a pointillist portrait by Kirk Douglas, created in Hollywood — where neo-impressionist technique meets the myth of American cinema.
Garo was selected by UNESCO to represent France. His work, "The Genome" — a face both man and woman, bearing our shared DNA — is now listed as part of UNESCO's world heritage. A book was published with the support of L'Oréal.
"Vivaldi's Four Unfinished Seasons," a work by Garo, joined the collection of the Paul Delouvrier Museum in January 2012. An exhibition of Garo's complete works was held at the museum and in the galleries of Evry Cathedral.
Pictured: Bishop Dubost of Evry, Mr. Des Garêts, President of the museum, and Garo, neo-impressionist painter, at the opening.
An exhibition at the prestigious Orangerie of the French Senate, organized by the City of Paris. As guest of honor, Garo presented his new style along with his pictorial sculptures.
"The Father Wept," a work by Garo, listed as part of Armenia's national heritage and exhibited at the museum of Etchmiadzin Cathedral.
His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, alongside Garo at the presentation of the work. Oil on canvas, 130 × 97 cm.
"The Last Supper" — a work by Garo, part of the heritage of Antelias Cathedral in Lebanon. His Holiness Aram I, Armenian Patriarch of Antelias, with Garo at the presentation of the work. Oil on canvas, 130 × 97 cm.
"The Stones Wept" — a work by Garo, part of the heritage of the "Great House of Cilicia" museum, the Kingdom of Cilicia in exile in Lebanon. Oil on canvas, 130 × 97 cm.
"Jesus Walking on Water" — a work by Garo, part of the heritage of Burbank Cathedral in Los Angeles. Archbishop Hovnan Derderian and Garo. Oil on canvas, 130 × 97 cm.
"Jesus Driving the Money Changers from the Temple" — a work by Garo, part of the heritage of the Western Prelacy Cathedral in La Crescenta. Pictured, Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian and Garo. Oil on canvas, 130 × 97 cm.
"Mary Magdalene at the Feet of Jesus" — oil on canvas, 116 × 81 cm. Now held within the prestigious museum of the Mekhitarist monks of San Lazzaro, in Venice, Garo's work joins a collection of exceptional artistic heritage.